Gateway Restaurant & Lodge

This restaurant is a must-stop on your way to the Sequoias mountains. It's a great place to charge your electric car and grab a bite to eat. The inside of the restaurant is like a cozy bar and diner. They also have outdoor seating with an amazing view and heaters. There are plenty of seats, so you won't have to worry about finding a spot. If it's not too chilly, I highly recommend asking to be seated in their outdoor seating area towards the back.The staff is friendly and welcoming, and they make you feel right at home. We ordered a simple vegetarian omelet, and it was delicious!

Amazing location on the Kaweah River about 200 yards before the entrance to Sequoia / Kings Canyon National Park. The view from the outdoor dining area is memorable. Service is friendly and attentive. However, it did take almost an hour for my French Dip. They were kinda busy...but in truth I think another server grabbed it for their party. All the meat is from nearby Harrison Ranch so it's fresh and the French Dip did not disappoint. And when they say famous potato salad, they mean it.

The service was good. The food was ok The cost was higher than it should be for brunch maybe come during the week when the breakfast is a little cheaper but does often scenic views and a good place. If you wanna stop and give it a try.

It was my wife and I's first night in Three Rivers and we had just finished a long day at Sequoia National Park. The Gateway is literally a couple minutes from the park's entrance and we decided to check it out. You do not have to be staying on the property to come into the restaurant. It was a Thursday night, around 6 PM or so. The restaurant was fairly full at this time and we waited about ten minutes to be seated. The hostess and the manager (we assume) were very kind and personable, joking with us as we checked in and waited. The inside of the restaurant felt "older," but cozy. There seemed to be plenty of seating, numerous tables throughout, but also not a lot of wiggle room between tables and chairs. We didn't have any issues with this, but a party next to us asked to move because of how "squished" they felt in their table.Our server was nice and prompt once we got sat. He was pretty quick to take our drink and food order. He did check on us throughout, so we appreciated that. When/if you check in a Yelp coupon comes up for a "Free Fountain Drink or Coffee" or something like that. We shared this with the server and he stated he had "no idea about anything like that"--we asked, "so.....we can do this or we can't?," in which he nervously responded "no, I don't think so." I really didn't care to make a big deal about it so I dropped it but just a heads up for anyone who checks in--unsure if they do honor that coupon or not.I ordered a cheeseburger with bacon with a double baked potato. The burger was just okay, nothing special at all. And the double baked potato was also just okay. The most disappointing thing for us is the fact that it cost us $60+ for two burgers, two sides and two drinks. The price on this trip here was not worth the quality of our meal. I don't think we'll be back whenever we're in the area again, but if we are we'll maybe try something else off the menu.

The Gateway is a staple. We've been stopping in when driving through Three Rivers for over 20 years. Beautiful views of the rushing River water if you sit outside. So close to the entrance of the park! Menu items are hit or miss. I always order a burger and am not disappointed. For example the Brie is not what you expect so stick to their bar type food and you won't be disappointed. Recently drove up for a middle of the week birthday dinner with a hotel reservation as we did not want to drink and drive. Friendly staff!

Years long family tradition of coming here and I just don't ever tire of the Gateway. Depending on the time of year, the river might be rushing or slow trickle. The landscapes ever changing and admiring the gigantic boulders there just gives so much pause. They are awe-inspiring. Some of them are still jagged, but others are smoothed from the water. It's just an incredible location and I've yet to find anywhere that has a better view in Three Rivers. We've come for drinks or a quick bite to eat. No matter the season or time of year. This place is always a fit. Sometimes getting a table can be a little time-consuming, it's not the fastest moving place but it's worth the delay. Definitely recommend a seating that gives you a view of the river.

Loved our experience at the Gateway! The place has a super rustic feel right by the river. super convenient that it's right outside the park entry. The food was awesome, we first came and sat at the bar, staff and owners were super friendly and accommodating to our little puppy we had with us. We loved the food and experience that first night we ended up reserving their Thanksgiving dinner the next night and boy were we glad ! One of the best Osso Buco I have ever had. We definitely will be recommending this place to friends and family that will be going up to Sequoia and we look forward to going back next time!

Service was friendly and great!It wasn't so busy but there were a few parties around. I ordered a chicken salad which was perfect my friend got fish and chips. He said it was more delicious this time than the other times hes gone. It's always good

My partner and I came here for Valentine's Day dinner, excited to see what this place had to offer. We made a reservation at 7:45pm and we were told we would have to wait 30 minutes before seated, despite arriving on time. All staff we encountered had an attitude. It felt like we were not welcome because we are not from this area. We were ignored for most of the dinner while basic service was only being provided to the locals.As for the food, the price is not at all worth the quality. It isn't terrible, but not worth a 140+ bill (with automatic gratuity of 20%) for one appetizer and two entrees. We were given poor service likely due to the fact that the servers did not have to worry about us tipping them.The ambiance is nice, but the overall experience was extremely negative and you should reconsider visiting this establishment if you are not willing to spend a lot of money for very average food and if you are an outsider that is here for visiting the Sequoia National Park.

We had an amazing experience at the Gateway Restaurant! We had dinner and drinks and cannot wait to make our return their one day. The entire staff was very friendly and welcoming. The ambiance was warm and cozy yet allowed for a more formal meal if that's what you're looking for. We arrived early and had drinks at the bar before our meal and then sat down for a full dinner service on 02/01/25. We ordered Filet Mignon and our food was fantastic! We were staying next store at the Buckeye Tree Lodge and this is the perfect next-door restaurant that you can walk right over to for an easy dinner! My last recommendation is that you do make a reservation, it's easy to do online! Thank you again to the staff for a lovely evening!